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4 dead, 95 infected with Covid in Jhenaidah


Published : 21 Jun 2021 09:18 PM

Ninety five new corona infested patients were detected in Jhenaidah in last 24 hours while four patients died. The number of total death in the district toll to 70, while the infested to 3,491 till Monday.

Jhenaidah Sadar hospital authorities had arranged more 50 beds to meet the demand of the infested ones as the existing corona ward could not accommodate them at time. Said the health department sources in Jhenaidah.

Jhenaidah Civil surgeon Dr. Salina begum said that they received the test report of 205 cases where 95 was tested Covid-19 positive. The percentage of infestation was 46.34%. She said the samples for the test were sent on June 13, 14 and 15. Of the total infestation 43 belongs to Jhenaidah Sadar, 19 to Shailkupa, 16 to Kaliganj, 7 to Harinakundu, 1 to Kotchandpur, while 9 to bordering Moheshpur upazila.

To check the situation the local administration had set up check posts at important crowd areas and motivating the people to use face mask. Mobile courts have been working to ensure maintain health guidelines strictly.

Jhenaidah Sadar hospital superintendent Dr. Harun Or Rashid when contacted said they had arranged more 50 beds to meet the demand of the infested ones as the existing corona ward could not accommodate them at time.